Film

Overview

With its long-standing, knowledgeable staff, the El Paso Film Commission stands ready to assist you in finding the perfect location! In our beautiful desert, surrounded by majestic mountains, wide-open spaces, and tri-cultural atmosphere, El Paso’s uniqueness, steeped in history, will prove to be the perfect setting for your project. What time shall we pick you up at the Airport?

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Improved Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Grant

Listed below are some highlights of the changes effective September 1, 2013. For more detailed information please visit www.texasfilmcommission.com.

$22MM has been appropriated to this program over the course of the next five years.

The rate for film, scripted television, and video games spending above $3.5MM in El Paso is 22.5%.

The rate for commercials and reality shows spending $1MM to $3.5MM in El Paso is 12.5%.

Visual effects work can now qualify as its own project.

Applications are accepted 60 days before your project begins.

About the El Paso Film Commission

The El Paso Film Commission is proud of its long list of filmography, its ability to permit city locations within 1-3 days, including street closures. Productions wrap on or under budget because it’s 30% less expensive to film in El Paso. The El Paso Film Commission prides itself on its experienced and talented local crew. Our film friendly city is home to gorgeous natural backdrops, wide-open spaces, and the ability to offer a Mexico, Middle East or Morocco look. Let us know what time we can pick you up at the Airport. We look forward to having your next production with us.

Photography Terms of Use

All Photographs on the Film Commission web site are subject to federal copyright laws to the respective photographer. Photos may not be used for any other purpose other than their use in connection with this site. If you’d like to use any of these photographs for any other purpose, please e-mail sgaines@elpasocvb.com.

DO YOU KNOW about the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Grant that is available to qualified projects? Log onto www.texasfilmcommission.com for complete details.

Explore El Paso Like A Local

Visit El Paso is responsible for destination marketing for the City of El Paso and includes Convention Development and Meeting Planning Services; Tourism Development to include management of three Visitor Information Centers, as well as advertising and media relations. El Paso Live is responsible for venue and event management for City of El Paso-owned venues: Judson F. Williams Convention Center, Abraham Chavez Theatre, Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Centre, Cohen Stadium, and McKelligan Canyon Amphitheatre & Pavillion. Each operating division is represented as a brand with its own website and social media presence.